Spacing is an important topic in several distinct areas when it comes to metal roofs, and one of the most notable here is the spacing of whichever fasteners are used for your roof. Whether you have an exposed fastener metal roof or a hidden fastener metal roof, knowing how to space your fasteners for ideal roof placement and long-term efficiency is important.

At Mid Michigan Metal Sales, we’re proud to serve as the top provider of metal roofing supplies around Michigan, including metal roofing panels, metal roofing shingles and more. We stock both exposed fastener metal roofing panels and hidden fastener roofing panels, plus offer regular expertise on how to work with and install these products. Here are some important basics to understand when it comes to metal roof fastener spacing – why it matters, some key factors to evaluate, and some different fastener patterns you might consider depending on your needs.